Having just moved in with my girlfriend, I find myself in the predicament of having to get her into gaming. I know this is possible, as she said she used to play games and enjoyed them (it was quite some time ago however). After a couple weeks of gleaning information, and a few failed test runs, I think I finally have myself a plan that will work. So here's what I need from y'all: I need some recommendations that meet the following qualifications...

1) Platform game2) Has to have an easy control scheme3) Has to be somewhat "easy" gameplay wise (nothing frustrating like Jak 2)4) Nothing too violent or crude (cute & funny = good)5) This is for the PS2

So far, with my own research, I figured the first Sly Cooper game and the first Jak&Daxter would be good, but I was hoping for some other suggestions.

I'm not sure Sly Cooper is a good game for the first-time gamer. The game has lots of instances of one-hit kills and insta-death for missing a jump. Might end up frustrating your girlfriend, even if she does like the game itself.

I'll also recommend Beyond Good & Evil. Easy to pick up, fun to play, great graphics and low on the frustration curve for first-time gamers.